Snake Charmer

Mesmerizing swirled sandstone and fantastic movement. The top requires full commitment. This arete is the closer of the two, the further being "Lucky Charms"

This arete is the first thing you will see as walk up from Casablanca and Pentagon. Sit start on the pinches at the low ledge in the steep overhang with a heel hook. Toss up to a crimp rail and compress along the arete. Work out the steep, swirled overhang to the arete corner. Climb the tall arete to top out.

Note: The close tree is the best way I have found to get off of this boulder. Also, be aware that the landing here is potentially dangerous. One direction you have a large knife edge sloped block that is hard to protect, the other direction you have a pointed beaver-chewed stump. Pad and spot wisely.

​​​​This arete is the first thing you will see as walk up from Casablanca and Pentagon. The lower steep face has beautiful iron swirls

Trust in your ability not to fall once above the death flake.